The Atlanta Falcons have been an enigma ever since they went up 28-3 on the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI. They ended up falling in overtime, of course, 34-28, and haven’t been the same since. They did snag a wild card the following year and beat the Rams on the road, but then they fell at Philadelphia by five points in the divisional round, and then they posted two straight 7-9 seasons. The Falcons still have Matt Ryan and Julio Jones to key the offense, and they added Todd Gurley II to run the ball. Can they find consistency this season? As you plan your NFL betting for the 2020 NFL season, don’t miss our look at the Atlanta schedule.
NFL Betting: Atlanta Falcons 2020 Schedule Analysis
Week 1: vs Seattle
The Seahawks pulled off a speedy rebuild last year, winning a wild card playoff game in Philadelphia before losing at Green Bay. They will ride that momentum into 2020, beating the Falcons in the opener. Prediction: Loss
Week 2: at Dallas
The Cowboys will be trying to integrate their offense under new head coach Mike McCarthy, but they have the high-octane players to get it done. Their defense has holes, but not enough for Atlanta to exploit. Prediction: Loss
Week 3: vs Chicago
Nick Foles leads the Bears by the Falcons, sending them to a third straight loss. Prediction: Loss
Week 4: at Green Bay
A trip to Lambeau Field on Monday Night Football? This isn’t the best backdrop for the Falcons to turn things around. Prediction: Loss
Week 5: vs Carolina
The Falcons find their first win by taking advantage of a Panthers team that had to start its rebuild in a virtual off-season. Prediction: Win
Week 6: at Minnesota
The Vikings have the defense to slow down Matt Ryan, and they have the offense to get into the 30s against the Falcon secondary. Prediction: Loss
Week 7: vs Detroit
The Falcons take advantage of a Detroit team that has a decent offense but struggles on defense. Prediction: Win
Week 8: at Carolina
The Panthers reverse the outcome from their trip to Atlanta, as they continue developing in their rebuild. Prediction: Loss
Week 9: vs Denver
Atlanta figures out how to manage the Denver offense and finds holes in the Bronco secondary. Prediction: Win
Week 10: Bye
Week 11: at New Orleans
The Saints and Falcons get into a track meet, but the Saints get that late, game-winning drive. Prediction: Loss
Week 12: vs Las Vegas
Derek Carr will lead the Raiders into Mercedes-Benz Stadium and deliver an upset win as the Raiders’ defense grabs a couple of turnovers. Prediction: Loss
Week 13: vs New Orleans
By now, Atlanta is getting demoralized, and the Saints are pushing for a bye. Prediction: Win
Week 14: at L.A. Chargers
Atlanta takes advantage of the Chargers’ problems at quarterback and delivers a win at SoFi Stadium. Prediction: Win
Week 15: vs Tampa Bay
Matt Ryan now has to see Tom Brady twice a year. The Falcons should have enough motivation to take down the Bucs at home. Prediction: Win
Week 16: at Kansas City
A dome team playing in a cold-weather stadium late in the year? Even without Patrick Mahomes playing for the Chiefs, the Falcons would be in trouble. Prediction: Loss
Week 17: at Tampa Bay
The Buccaneers should be playing for a playoff slot, while the Falcons will just be playing for pride. Prediction:
Season Record Prediction: 6-10
